Verstappen explains Red Bull car 'made out of paper' comment after Monza qualifying

First reported 1 day, 6 hours ago · latest 2 hours ago

Max Verstappen struggled with a balance issue during Italian Grand Prix qualifying at Monza, finishing sixth. He described the car as fragile, prompting explanations from Red Bull and media coverage of his complaints.

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How the sources differ

Crash.net leads on Verstappen's worrying verdict, Autosport and Motorsport.com explain the 'paper' comment in detail, Formula1.com reports the immediate problem, RaceFans quotes the Fiat Punto comparison, and F1i covers the balance crisis. The official FIA document is absent, so no ruling is established.

Recommended first read: Autosport provides the most detailed explanation of Verstappen's comment and the technical context, with an image and no paywall.

Verstappen explains Red Bull car 'made out of paper' comment after Monza qualifying

How the sources differ

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